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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3300 was launched 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3300 grades vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung SL30

 S3300 SL30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S3300

 SL30 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL30

 S3300 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S3300 compared to the SL30.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and SL30.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S3300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $93